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Gestation

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Definition

Gestation is the process of carrying and developing offspring in the womb before birth.

Synonyms & similar words

pregnancy gestationperiod maternity pregnancy carrying development conception incubation childbearing expectancy gravidity maternity reproduction childbirth fertilization nativity parturition preparation procreation

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